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Saab has delivered vehicle weapon simulators to all types of infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks around the world.

Making targets vulnerable in the combat zone prepares soldiers for authentic situations. Saab’s Universal Target System (UTS) is an excellent add-on vulnerability system that includes a wide variety of vehicles, carriers and bunkers in training situations. With UTS, soldiers normally assigned to transport vehicles will be made more aware of their behaviour — and the fact that a mistake in orientation or route selection can prove fatal.

Fighting vehicle applications

The BT 46 Mk II simulator has a new, improved laser transceiver for both close and long ranges, and can simultaneously operate with different code standards.

BT 46 target system

The BT 46 system can be configured for all types of vehicles with a different vulnerability defined for each target.

Last updated: 14 March 2019 • 16:29

Features

2-Way version

Fighting vehicle applicationsThe BT 46 Mk II simulator has a new, improved laser transceiver for both close and long ranges, and can simultaneously operate with different code standards. The system is used for both precision gunnery training and combat/manoeuvre training in fighting vehicles, helicopters and vessels. It has a Windows-operated system and open communication architecture.

Helicopter applicationsThe BT 46 is a role fit replacement for the tactical Class 4 laser designator. It provides an eye-safe laser range finder and an embedded precision simulation capability with improved range and performance. The fire engagement is the same as with the real weapon.

1-Way version

The 1-way simulator system supports every version of the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV), and can be adapted to other fighting vehicles. The target system consists of Wireless Detector Units (WDU) that detect MILES laser codes fired by the opposing forces.

The vehicle laser transmitter is a small, wireless, compact unit that simulates the 120 mm and 25 mm main gun and the coaxial machine guns from a single transmitter that automatically changes MILES ammunition codes and ranges based on the crew’s weapon selection. The laser transmitter also simulates the TOW missile. The Canister Laser Transmitter (CLT) simulates the Canister ammunition used in the Abrams tank.

Target Systems

BT 46 target system The system can be configured for all types of vehicle with different vulnerabilities defined for each target. The crew in the vehicle receives audio feedback related to the effect of incoming rounds and the sounds of hits. The effect of an engagement is indicated via strobe light and/or pyrotechnics.

Wireless Target System (WTS) The WTS is multi-purpose target system that can be used with vehicles, target lifters, and bunkers, and is very easy to install. That means fewer parts and less time spent preparaing for an exercise. The system can be used both for 1-way and 2-way laser simulators.

CVTESS (Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System)

Saab provides live ground combat maneuver training for troops in a battlefield environment against an opposing force. The training is conducted in the field with a high fidelity simulator to reinforce correct crew procedures resulting in a realistic and motivating exercise.